The Sniper Quiz

Where is the story "The Sniper" set?

• London

• Dublin

• Paris

• New York

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which character trait best describes the sniper's perspective of war the beginning of the story?

• The sniper is a fanatic of war.

• The sniper is fearful of war.

• The sniper is inexperienced in war.

• The sniper is disgusted by war.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A sudden attack of violent expression is

• twilight

• exhilaration

• fleecy

• paroxysm

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How did the sniper treat his wound?

• He applied a bandage

• He used a tourniquet

• He poured iodine and wrapped it

• He left it untreated

Which word is a synonym of parapet?

• chaos

• soldier

• wall

• fire

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The Big Idea, or Theme, of the "The Sniper is

• War dehumanizes people.

• War is not always necessary.

• Snipers always feel remorse after war.

• War is for the weak.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What word(s) is a synonym of recoil?

• spring back

• furious

• a scream

• fainting

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

"Then the sniper turned over the dead body and looked into his brother's face."

The line above is an example of .....

• Figurative Language

• The Plot's Rising Action

• Foreshadowing

• 
  Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What did the sniper do after his enemy was hit?

• He celebrated loudly.

• He immediately left the roof.

• He watched the enemy fall.

• He called for reinforcements.

What did the sniper feel after the battle ended?

• Triumph

• Exhaustion

• Remorse and horror

• Indifference